Question:
How much would you pay for a Sega Genesis?
Emily
2011-12-26 08:11:12 UTC
I'm looking at selling some old video game systems and games. I have an old Sega Genesis and Sega Master. I've got about 8 games for each console and controllers for both. How much do you think I could get if I sell them?
Seven answers:
cobrajet
2011-12-26 18:30:27 UTC
Actually, these are collectible and could possibly be worth a lot. The Genesis is more collectible and more popular with gamers than the Master System. Depending on which version of the Genesis and Master System you have and what games you have and the completeness/condition of everything you could get as little as $20 for each system with games or well over $100.

The Genesis had 3 official regular versions that were released during it's life: Genesis 1, Genesis 2, and Genesis 3. Each of the 3 models were released at different times when the Genesis was a competitor for the NES and SNES and had different attributes and capabilities that make each one worth different amounts of money today.

The Genesis 1 was the original, was the largest with the most ports on the back, and had more features than the ones that came after it. It is not rare but the version that says "High Definition Graphics" on the top of it is rarest and is the best one to have since it was made with better electronics on the inside that gives it superior video and audio from later variations of the model 1 or any model 2 and 3. The more common and later revision model 1 Genesis lacks the "High Definition Graphics" logo and the better video and audio output.

The Genesis model 2 is about as common or even more so as the Genesis 1 but was more bare bones. It had no headphone jack/volume control, less ports on the back, and was smaller and lighter than the model 1. However, it is compatible with the 32X and the Sega CD(either version) like the model 1 is.

The model 3 which was released at the end of the run of the Genesis is the rarest version. It will sell for the most in general but because of it's limited fanbase it can be had for less than a model 1 or 2 Genesis at times as the demand and price fluctuates wildly. It was compatible with Japanese Genesis(Mega Drive) games. Other than that It is a no frills console. It's compatible with NO other add ons that were released for the Genesis(32X, Sega CD, Game Genie, Power Base Converter) because it has no expansion port. Also, like the Genesis 2 it has no headphone jack/volume control and is so small and light it is about the same size and weight as a Genesis controller.

There are others released more recently like the Firecore that featured built in games that are official Sega products and another like the Sega CDX in the 90's that was combo Genesis/Sega CD but these are not considered regular Genesis consoles and you didn't say you had anything out of the ordinary. The CDX is quite valuable though at about $100 or higher; the Firecore was relatively rare so it has a decent value at about $30 to $50.

The Master System 1(the first version) sells for more if you have more peripherals with it(2 controllers, phaser light gun, etc). It was the most common version of the Sega Master System. In general, average/common games are actually worth a little more on the Master System than the Genesis because of them being rarer.

The Master System II sells for more but the price fluctuates a bit because it is much rarer then the 1st version but also has less fanbase. It could sell for up to $50 or more for the console alone if it's complete and in great shape. With 8 average games I'd say it'll bump the value up another $20 or so.

The value of any games depend on their scarcity and condition/completeness. Some games can be worth over $100 but this is not common. Most are worth about $5 to $10. If sold in a lot with a console you'd have to give a bundle price since some games are so worthless and unpopular that you'd never be able to sell them by themselves. The best thing to do is go on Ebay and see what they have sold for under completed listings and not what people are just asking for them to see what kind of value each game has. You may have 1 or 2 that are worth selling separately from the rest because they are worth a good amount of money. If you have the manual and box they are considered complete or CIB(complete in box). This will only add to their value. The same goes for the consoles. If you saved the box and/or manual for the Genesis and/or Master System then it will be more desirable to any collectors.

Minimum values are here with 8 average/common games:

Genesis 1 with 8 games: $30-$40, High Definition Graphics version with 8 games: $35-$45

Genesis 2 with 8 games: $30-$40

Genesis 3 with 8 games: $15-$50

Master System 1 with 8 games: $30-$40

Master System II with 8 games: $45-$55
leister
2016-12-16 13:33:39 UTC
Sega Genesis Model 1
?
2016-10-01 02:20:06 UTC
Sega Genesis Model 2
bogart
2016-11-15 00:35:19 UTC
relies upon on which version youre speaking approximately. I even have all 3 of them. maximum game enthusiasts want the 1st situation simply by fact it has geared up in quantity administration. the 2nd one is the single that works with the sega cd and is likewise the main commonplace genesis console of all of them. the third one is the smallest and from my adventure is the single thats no longer as sturdily geared up simply by fact the 1st 2. so identity pay approximately $10 for the third situation on the main, and not extra effective than $20.00 for the 1st and 2nd version. yet ive scored all 3 of mine for around $5.00 each and each.
?
2011-12-26 17:48:19 UTC
20 to 70 and 5 to 10 dollars a piece for the games depending on what the title of the games are because they do have all different prices for them
anonymous
2011-12-26 08:20:17 UTC
around $40-60 for each console and $5-40 per game depending on title.You will get a lot less if you sell to through a middle man like gamestop.
?
2011-12-26 08:13:36 UTC
$30-$40



Although old and almost a collectible. It is not a highly sought system, anything for older gen consoles can be downloaded now and used on PC or re-releases for modern consoles have been created.


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